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Monday, April 20, 2026

Charges Filed Against Louisburg Man for Extreme Sexual Abuse and Misconduct to a Minor

 According to information on file in the Bates County Circuit Court, Christopher Todd Laroux 53, of Louisburg, Ks address, is now facing seven charges related to extreme sexual abuse and misconduct related to a minor child in Bates County Mo:


1. Sexual Trafficking Of A Child - 2nd Deg - Under 18 Yoa { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 566.211 }

2. Sexual Trafficking Of A Child - 2nd Deg - Under 18 Yoa { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 566.211 }

3. Statutory Sodomy - 2nd Degree { Felony D RSMo: 566.064 }

4. Child Molestation - 4th Degree - Child Less Than 17 Yoa And Offender Greater Than 4 Years Older

5. Child Molestation - 4th Degree - Child Less Than 17 Yoa And Offender Greater Than 4 Years Older

6. Possession Of Child Pornography - 1st Offense { Felony D RSMo: 573.037 }

7. Possession Of Child Pornography - 1st Offense { Felony D RSMo: 573.037} 

Laroux is represented by Public Defender Jason Speer and is currently being held on a $100,000 bond. The Defendant has requested a bond reduction with a hearing scheduled for May 6, 1:30 pm in the Bates County Circuit Court.

Researched and written by Mid-America Live



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